The rise of big government in the United States
By: John F. Walker, Harold G. Vatter.
Contributors: Vatter, Harold G.
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Armonk, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Fiscal policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Free enterprise -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Mixed economy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Industrial policy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; United States -- Economic policy.; United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.; United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
Description: The Rise of Big Government in the United States chronicles the phenomenal growth of local, state, and federal government over the last one hundred years. The authors argue that public and social acceptance (even demand) for government intervention has permitted a strong government role at all levels of the economy. Their argument takes issue with the claim that government has grown by itself and by the bureaucracy's constant push for its own expansion.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.